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The Sartorial Librarians PodcastEpisode 15: Lonely Heroes and Lyrical SkullsAnnouncing the latest episode of The Sartorial Librarians Podcast! Episode 15: Lonely Heroes and Lyrical Skulls Library Looks: Chris clashes patterns in shades of blue, black, grey. Paul salutes a variety of stylish tigers. Library Books: I Was: The Stories of Animal Skulls by Katherine Hocker and Natasha Donovan Lonely Bird by Ruth Whiting Katherine Hocker https://katherinehocker.art/ Natasha Donovan https://www.instagram.com/n...2025-05-0354 minThe Sartorial Librarians PodcastEpisode 14: Tidying Up, Symbolism and SymbiosisAnnouncing the latest episode of The Sartorial Librarians Podcast! Episode 14: Tidying Up, Symbolism and Symbiosis Library Looks: Chris powers up with paisley and a superhero cardigan. Paul selects symbols that synch with the story. Library Books: The Art of Cleanup: Life Made Neat and Tidy by Ursus Wehrli Bunny and Tree by Balint Zsako Ursus Wehrli https://www.instagram.com/ursuswehrli/Balint Zsako https://www.instagram.com/balintzsako/Library...2025-04-1451 minThe Sartorial Librarians PodcastEpisode 13: Two Guys Wearing Ties, Birds and AbstractionsAnnouncing the latest episode of The Sartorial Librarians Podcast! Episode 13: Two Guys Wearing Ties, Birds and AbstractionsLibrary Looks: Paul goes for preppy with a button up, tie and dark sweater. Chris geek chic riots with a jumble of colours, patterns and textures. Library Books: I Am A Bird by Hope Lim and Hyewon Yum Opposites Abstract by Mo Willems Hope Lim @hopelim...2025-03-2949 minThe Sartorial Librarians PodcastEpisode 12: Gym Hoodies, Noodleheads and Fedora FunkAnnouncing the latest episode of The Sartorial Librarians Podcast! Episode 12: Gym Hoodies, Noodleheads and Fedora Funk Library Looks: Chris pairs high tops with his ultra casual Section 35 hoodie. Paul levels up by adding his trusty fedora. Library Books: Epossumondas by Colleen Salley and Janet Stevens The Black Book of Colors by Menena Cottin and Rosana Faria Colleen Salley https://mardigrastraditions.com/coleen-salley/Janet Stevens https://www.janetstevensbooks.com/2025-03-1345 minThe Sartorial Librarians PodcastEpisode 11: Squirrels, Longhorns, Building Blocks and Emotional ColorsThe Sartorial Librarians PodcastEpisode 11: Squirrels, Longhorns, Building Blocks and Emotional ColorsLibrary Looks:Paul salutes his MLIS alma mater with UT-Austin Longhorn Orange.Chris's tie reminds us that if you work with squirrels you have to dress for squirrels.Library Books:Prairie Boy: Frank Lloyd Wright Turns The Heartland Into A Home by Barb Rosenstock and Christopher Silas Neal.Yesterday, I Had The Blues by Jeron Ashford Frame and R. Gregory Christie.2025-02-1049 minThe Sartorial Librarians PodcastEpisode 10: Owl Wisdom, Lumberjack-wear and Rhyme Time TrickeryEpisode 10: Owl Wisdom, Lumberjack-wear and Rhyme Time Trickery
Library Looks:
Paul brings lumberjack plaid, jeans and the start of a 5 o'clock shadow.
Chris shares an owlish self-designed t-shirt, cardigan and wild socks.
Library Books:
Corner by Zo-O
Chester Van Chime Who Forgot How To Rhyme by Avery Monsen and Abby Hanlon
Library Tangents:
Toque: a study in Canadian vs American English; treats only available on one side...2025-01-1345 minThe Sartorial Librarians PodcastEpisode 9: Robo Rampage, Artsy Loafing and Nuclear Kraft DinnerEpisode 9: Robo Rampage, Artsy Loafing and Nuclear Kraft Dinner
Library Looks:
Chris pairs a purple paisley tie with purple splatter painted high tops.
Paul’s bold Christmas sweater proves that all seasons are baseball season.
Library Books:
Robo-Sauce by Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri
Frederick by Leo Lionni
Adam Rubin
@rubingo_books
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Daniel Salmieri
@dansalmieri
Lib...2024-12-2258 minThe Sartorial Librarians PodcastEpisode 8: Wild Chimp Shirt, I Spy DogFest and Librarian SwoleEpisode 8: Wild Chimp Shirt, I Spy DogFest and Librarian Swole
Library Looks: Chris goes wild with a chimps and bananas shirt plus a brown and gold paisley tie with a snazzy tie clip; Paul sports athletic wear in his quest for Librarian Swole.
Library Books: The Very Kind Rich Lady by Chinlun Lee
@chinlun_lee
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig
Tangents: Where have all the pocket protectors gone? Fountain pens; steampunk; Librarian Swole; reading rhyt...2024-12-0942 minThe Sartorial Librarians PodcastEpisode 7: Purple Haze, Cat Head Geometry, Sorting, Collecting & Neighborhood ConnectingLibrary Looks:
Chris gets all spiffed up in a riot of purple hues and textures. Paul’s geometric cat t-shirt salutes our feline overlords... plus, he throws a blazer on it.
Library Books:
Sam Sorts by Marthe Jocelyn
@scissorhouse
Five Stories by Ellen Weinstein
@ellenweinsteinilloz
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Tangents:
The gift of being adjacent to Master Knitter status; the joys of sharing collections, especially as a form of making connections; ca...2024-11-2544 minThe Sartorial Librarians PodcastEpisode 6: Pattern Pastiche, The Trials of a Dragon Puncher and Climbing Up That HillLibrary Looks:
Chris spins hideous cool 1978 retro funk. Paul crosses patterns with argyle n’ plaid mix n’ match.
Library Books:
Dragon Puncher by James Kochalka
The Walk of the Field Mouse by Nadine Robert and Valerio Vidali
Tangents:
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Bluesky: pau...2024-11-1141 minThe Sartorial Librarians PodcastEpisode 5: Clashin' Fashion, The Power of Shapes, A Neurodivergent Hero and Artsy MeditationsLibrary Looks:
Chris takes clash to such a high level that London's calling. Paul’s t-shirt extols the virtues of donuts.
Library Books:
Bitsy Bat, School Star by Kaz Windness
Which One Doesn’t Belong: Playing with Shapes by Christopher Danielson
Tangents:
#FashionCrime vs. #FashionSublime; Mmmmm, doughnuts; celebrating neurodivergent creative thinking; how differences highlight similarities; seeing images in clouds; The Golden Ratio; meditations on shapes; the art of Frank Stella; optical illusions; self advocacy; back matter in pictu...2024-10-2946 minThe Sartorial Librarians PodcastEpisode 4: Canadian Tuxedos, Self-Designed Tees, Page Turns & Haiku ImageryEpisode 4: Canadian Tuxedos, Self-Designed Tees, Page Turns & Haiku Imagery
Library Looks: Paul offers an homage to the “Canadian tuxedo” and Chris wears an anti-hate t-shirt of his own design.
Library Books:
Together We Ride / Together We Swim by Valerie Bolling and Kaylani Juanita
I love… by Minne and Natali Fortier
Tangents:
A bit of sportsing. A splotch of green slime. A smidge of grammar. The subtle skills of using few words and mapping fabulous page turns. Background action for observant kids. Portmanteaus. The evolution...2024-10-1449 minThe Sartorial Librarians PodcastEpisode 3: Nighthawks, Bookhawks, Barcodes & Infinity LoopsEpisode 3: Nighthawks, Bookhawks, Barcodes & Infinity LoopsLibrary Looks: Paul goes geometric with a green button-up and Chris chases contrast with shades of black, white and grey.
Library Books:
Night Lunch by Eric Fan and Dena Seiferling
Have I Got A Book For You by Mélanie Watt
This Is What A Librarian Looks Like by Kyle Cassidy
Tangents:Compelling cover art; subverted expectations; Van Gogh & Sendak; Nighthawks; hawking books; infinity loops; Droste effect; weeding; love for building collections; what librarians look like; and oh so mu...2024-09-3040 minThe Sartorial Librarians PodcastEpisode 2: Zhuzh It Up, Sport a Blazer, Bereavement and the Reassurance of SetsEpisode 2: Zhuzh It Up, Sport a Blazer, Bereavement and the Reassurance of Sets
Library Looks:
Chris gets spiffy with polka dots on shirt and socks, a fish-skin inspired tie, and a blue striped cardigan. Paul sports a t-shirt that seems to imply he runs a cafe; he upscales with a go to grey blazer.
Library Books:
Michael Rosen's Sad Book by Michael Rosen and Quentin Blake
Our Animal Friends at Maple Hill Farm by Alice and Martin Provenson
Tangents:
Zhuzhing cuffs and collars. Geek...2024-09-1541 minThe Sartorial Librarians PodcastEpisode 1: Pink Kindness, Springsteen Vibes, Bleakness and Quiet ComfortLibrary Looks: Chris rocks a pink anti-bullying t-shirt and reminds us to be kind to everyone - especially ourselves. Paul channels Springsteen Americana with a plain white tee and blue jeans.
Library Books: Fox by Margaret Wild and Ron Brooks / Big Bear and Little Bear Go Fishing by Amy Hest and Erin E. Stead
Tangents: Librarian fashion stereotypes. Will we always tell the truth about what we're wearing? Tom Waits vibes. Can children handle bleakness in their literature? The comfort of family rituals. Muppets. Layers in lit for kids and adults.
2024-08-2943 min